LINE
- Creates a new straight line using the current line style.
- You can specify the start point directly on the screen, or set the last point as the start point.
- You can draw a line by specifying options, and UNDO lets you cancel the most recently drawn line segment.
- If you continue specifying endpoints in succession, a line is drawn starting from the endpoint of the previously drawn line.
Running the Command
Section titled “Running the Command”
Options Available for the First Line
Section titled “Options Available for the First Line”
Options Available Starting from the Second Line
Section titled “Options Available Starting from the Second Line”
- Angle: Fixes the angle of the line
- Length: Fixes the length of the line
- Follow: Draws a line successively at the same angle as the previously drawn line. Only the length can be changed.
- Undo: Cancels the most recently drawn line segment.
1. How to Draw a Line Demo Video
Section titled “1. How to Draw a Line Demo Video”1) Run the “LINE” command.
2) Specify the start point of the line on the screen with the mouse. (2 methods)
2-1) Specify the start point of the line on screen with the mouse.
2-2) Press ENTER or enter the “F” (Follow) key to specify the last point as the start point.
3) Specify the endpoint at the desired location with the mouse. (2 methods)
3-1) Click on screen to specify only the endpoint.
3-2) Enter “A” (Angle) to specify the endpoint of a line with a fixed angle.
3-3) Enter “L” (Length) to specify the endpoint of a line with a fixed length.
4) If you want to continue drawing lines, specify the endpoint at the desired location with the mouse. (4 methods)
4-1) Click on screen to specify only the endpoint.
4-2) Enter “A” (Angle) to specify the endpoint of a line with a fixed angle.
4-3) Enter “L” (Length) to specify the endpoint of a line with a fixed length.
4-4) If a line was drawn just before, enter “F” (Follow) to specify an endpoint at
the same angle as the previous line.
5) To undo the previous line-drawing action, select the “Undo” keyword in the Command Input Window or type “U” (Undo).
6) To end the line-drawing command, press ESC or ENTER.
2. How to Draw a Closed Shape Demo Video
Section titled “2. How to Draw a Closed Shape Demo Video”1) Run the “LINE” command.
2) Draw at least two lines in succession.
3) Type the “C” (Close) keyword to automatically draw a line from the current endpoint back to the very first start point of the currently running “LINE” command, and end the command.